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Union Engineering Service
UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE / IES) 2026 – 457 Posts
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially published notification for Engineering Services Examination (ESE 2026 / Indian Engineering Services IES) to recruit Group A Officers in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Electronics & Telecommunication Cadres across Central Government Ministries. Online OTR registration opens on 18 September 2026 and closes on 08 October 2026 (06:00 PM). Check stream-wise engineering vacancies, 3-stage exam pattern, age limits, and apply online details below.
📌 Category: Examination Result / Merit List
📢 Status: Result Declared / Scorecard Active
🎯 Key Action: Check Qualifying Status & Cutoff
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Important Dates
- Apply Online Start Date 18 September 2026
- Apply Online Last Date 08 October 2026 (06:00 PM)
- Fee Payment Deadline 08 October 2026
- Prelims Exam Date February 2027
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS ₹ 200/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / All Female ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
- Payment Mode Online (Visa/Master/Rupay Card/Net Banking/UPI)
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)
- Minimum Age 21 Years
- Maximum Age 30 Years
- DOB Range Born between 02/01/1997 & 01/01/2006
- Category Relaxation OBC +3 Yrs | SC/ST +5 Yrs
Total Vacancies
457
Group A Engineering Posts
UPSC ESE Engineering Streams & Eligible Degrees
| Engineering Stream | Eligible B.E. / B.Tech Discipline | Recruiting Central Departments |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering | CPWD, Indian Railway Services, Military Engineer Services (MES), BRO. |
| Mechanical Engineering | B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering | GSI, Central Water Commission, MES, Naval Armament Service. |
| Electrical Engineering | B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical Engineering | CPWD Electrical, Central Power Engineering, MES Electrical. |
| Electronics & Telecom Engg | B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics & Telecommunication | Indian Radio Regulatory Service, Telecom Services, Defence Aeronautical. |
UPSC ESE 3-Stage Selection Scheme
| Selection Stage | Paper Details | Marks | Exam Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage-I: Prelims Exam | Paper-I: General Studies & Engg Aptitude (200 M) Paper-II: Engineering Discipline (300 M) |
500 Marks Total | Objective Type (MCQ) with 1/3 Negative Marking |
| Stage-II: Mains Exam | Engineering Paper-I (300 M) Engineering Paper-II (300 M) |
600 Marks Total | Conventional / Descriptive Written Test |
| Stage-III: Interview | Personality Test / Personal Interview Board | 200 Marks Total | Personality & Technical Evaluation Board |
How to Apply Online on UPSC OTR Portal
- Log on to UPSC OTR portal: upsconline.nic.in.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not registered earlier.
- Click on "Latest Notifications" and select "Engineering Services Examination 2026".
- Select your Engineering Branch (Civil / Mech / Elec / E&T) and exam city.
- Pay application fee of ₹200 online (exempted for Female/SC/ST/PwBD) and submit final printout.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online OTR Portal | Apply Online |
| Download Official ESE Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| UPSC Official Portal | Official Site |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the pay scale for UPSC ESE Group A Officers?
UPSC ESE Officers start at Level 10 Pay Matrix (7th CPC Basic Pay ₹ 56,100 + DA + HRA + Allowances, starting gross salary approx ₹ 85,000/month).
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